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Doctor Finlay

1993 – 1996Show4 seasons27 episodes

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

Following his service in World War II, Doctor Finlay returns to the practice at Arden House. This is at a time when the National Health Service is about to be instituted.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Doctor Finlay episodes

4 seasons · 27 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Return, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 Working Together, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 Winning the Peace, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 A Bitter Pill, 7.2
  5. S1 E5 Forbidden Fruit, 6.9
  6. S1 E6 The Good Doctor, 7.5
  1. S2 E1 A Delicate Balance, 7.5
  2. S2 E2 Childsplay, 7.3
  3. S2 E3 Stolen Lives, 7.4
  4. S2 E4 Burning Bridges, 7.1
  5. S2 E5 Secrecy, 6.8
  6. S2 E6 In Arcadia, 7.1
  1. S3 E1 Old Flames, 6.6
  2. S3 E2 Only Time Will Tell, 7.3
  3. S3 E3 Private Lives, 7.4
  4. S3 E4 The Earth's Sweet Being, 7.9
  5. S3 E5 A Natural Mistake, 6.9
  6. S3 E6 The Greatness and the Power, 7.4
  7. S3 E7 No Time for Heroes, 7.5
  1. S4 E1 All Jock Tamson's Bairns, 7.4
  2. S4 E2 Home Truths, 7.3
  3. S4 E3 Days of Grace, 7.5
  4. S4 E4 A Simple Operation, 7.8
  5. S4 E5 Mercury, 7.3
  6. S4 E6 The Life of Men, 7.8
  7. S4 E7 Still Waters, 7.8
  8. S4 E8 Snowblind, 8.3

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sarah Hellings, Sarah Pia Anderson, Rodney Bennett

Everyone

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Facts

May 9, 1993 · May 19, 1996 · Ended

First aired
May 9, 1993
Last aired
May 19, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 27 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Doctor Finlay?"

Questions about Doctor Finlay

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Doctor Finlay worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.6).

Which season of Doctor Finlay is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 7.7. Season 2 is the weakest at 7.2. The highest-rated episode is Snowblind (season 4, episode 8) at 8.3, and the lowest is Old Flames (season 3, episode 1) at 6.6.

Is Doctor Finlay okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Doctor Finlay?

23 h

About 23 hours: 27 episodes in 4 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1993 to 1996.

Can I half-watch Doctor Finlay?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Doctor Finlay plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.